Speech Language Pathologist Assistant… at Sierra Vista… · Exception…

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our PreK-12 team!
Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Professional Development
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current Speech Language Pathologist Assistant license issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS)
2. At least two (2) years of experience, preferred
3. Ability to obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number and AHCCCS ID in order to participate in the Medicaid School Based Claiming Program
4. Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
5. Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills
2. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
3. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
5. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address challenges related to special education services.
6. Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
7. Knowledge of specialized equipment used in the aid of children with special needs.
8. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
9. Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
10. Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
11. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
12. Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
13. Attention to detail for managing IEPs and program documentation.
14. Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students with disabilities.
15. Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
16. Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
17. Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct speech and language screening without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Provide direct treatment assistance identified by the supervising speech-language pathologist by following written treatment plans, individualized education programs, individual support plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the individualized education program without interpretation of the findings and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Assist the speech-language pathologist in the collecting and tallying of data for assessment purposes, without interpretation of the data.
• Act as a second-language interpreter during assessments, if a second language speaker.
• Assist with informal documentation during an intervention session by collecting and tallying data as directed by the speech-language pathologist, preparing materials, and assisting with other clerical duties as specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Schedule activities and prepare charts, records, graphs, or other displays of data.
• Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate with the speech-language pathologist in research projects, in-service training, and public relations programs.
• Sign and initial treatment notes for review and co-signature by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary for student learning and safety. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor school building and classroom environment and ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with students, staff and the public.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant reports to the Director of Exceptional Student Services. The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
VIEW SPEECH THERAPIST INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN
SUPPLEMENTAL: Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 annual or prorated based on start date!
**BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Human Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.